Even when not on a strict budget, low-cost tablets like this one have uses as limited-purpose devices that we don't want to spend as much on. Some examples are a Pandora player in the bathroom, or a Music Player / OBDII instrument panel in the car.Reply

Well, the performance of tablet hardware and software is rapidly approaching the point where it meets the needs of the vast mass of consumers in the market.

A 1+ GHz quad-core Cortex-A7, a SGX544MP1, and 1 GB RAM is pretty darn close to this point. Not great for gamers, but most people? Pretty close. If Android was better optimized or better architected, it's basically there.

A 7" display basically limits it as professional tool except for limited cases though.Reply

I completely agree, although in my case, i will be getting the new nexus 7. I love my nexus 10 when camping, great music and film device, but i loath having to cart it around for my GPS (i refuse to update my smartphone, i useit for texts, that's all i want it for) and as such, a cheap tablet like this would be great, but figure instead of buying this, and the external battery pack i was looking at, i an just spend the extra on the nexus 7, and have a good backup film and music box, as well as a good car and city gps. If i already had the external battery, i would certianly be looking at this. although it is a toss up, the old nexus 7 can be had for about £100 second hand these days, and not much more for a new one. John Lewis recently offered my dad one for £130 (3g version)Reply

These look like a good bet at this price point. It might be a slightly more sluggish than last years' Nexus 7, but the addition of an SD card compensates for that. The other attractive alternative is the HiSense Sero Pro, but the memo pad appears to have better battery life. Also, check out the battery life comparison of MemoPad HD 7 vs Original Nexus 7 under load: 5 vs 2 hours !! (My own experience with the Nexus 7 bears this out -- as soon as you put the thing under strain, it wilts)Reply

Had an old Nexus 7. Amazing hardware specs, general OS & gaming performance and latest Android. It had two main problems: First, the washed-out screen (as if there is a very thin grey mist hovering over) with weak and bland colours/contrast/sharpness and weak blacks. Secondly, the single mono speakers at the back which even when doors closed and a quiet weekend it still doesn't measure up to the Galaxy tabs, iPad minis and the Kindle Fire HDs. Does the Memo pad HD7 improve on those issues? Or is it more same old-same old? Please advice. Reply

Just received this tablet yesterday. Purchased it for kids from Very.co.uk, (£133 with shipping). Excellent features for the price paid. Screen resolution is fine when watching movies but not excellent, Overall performace is very good. Very responsive tablet. Camera looks ok. Not tried outdoors. With this price range and near to nexus features, its acceptable.Only problem with the position and size of volume rocker and on off button, Difficult to adjust volume when watching movies without turning the tablet, accidently switched off the tablet when tried to increase the volume. Same problem could be with Nexus also.My friend purchased lenovo 7 inch tablet last week for £120. Asus is way ahead of it with just £10 more. If you want really better screen go for new nexus,For me with around 50% price with near nexus features and additional memory increase capability, its a DEAL. Reply

Great review. Please can you tell me if it runs real racing 3 without a problem? Also how can you get HDMI out to a TV ? I was gonna get the New Nexus 7 but for £80 - £120 less I cant see why I wouldnt buy this 'slightly' inferior tablet?Reply